Early Childhood EducationAssociate of Arts

  1. Sierra College
    Early Childhood Education
    Associate of Arts
    • 58.5–61.5 units
    • 4 terms
  2. to Degree

Early Childhood Education map for 2025-2026

This program map from the 2025-2026 catalog year represents one possible pathway through the program and is for reference only. Make an appointment with your counselor to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.

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Sierra College: Early Childhood Education

Term 1 — Fall

5 courses16 units

HDEV 0002

Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
  • Major
  • 3 units

HDEV 0004

Child, Family, and Community
  • Major
  • 3 units

HDEV 0009

Child Growth and Development
  • Major
  • 3 units

Area 1 A– English Composition

  • General Education
  • 4 units

Area 3 – Arts and Humanities

  • General Education
  • 3 units

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Term 2 — Spring

5 courses15 units

HDEV 0003

Observation and Assessment
  • Major
  • 3 units

HDEV 0005

Introduction to Curriculum
  • Major
  • 3 units

Area 1B or 1C – Critical Thinking or Oral Communication

Advisory Notes
Group 1B Critical Thinking: COMM 0002; ENGL C1001, 0001B, 0011; PHIL 0004, 0012 Group 1C Oral Communication: BUS 0265, 0266; COMM C1000, 0002, 0003, 0005, 0008; THEA 0010A, 0010B
  • General Education
  • 3 units

Area 5 – Natural Sciences

  • General Education
  • 3 units

Elective for Degree

Advisory Notes
Choose an elective course, if needed, to reach 60 total units for degree. See catalog, schedule, and/or consult with a counselor regarding elective course options.
  • Elective
  • 3 units

Term 3 — Fall

5 courses15 units

HDEV 0007

Health, Safety, and Nutrition
  • Major
  • 3 units

HDEV 0025

Teaching in a Diverse Society
  • Major
  • 3 units

Area 2 – Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

  • General Education
  • 3 units

Elective for Degree

Advisory Notes
Choose an elective course, if needed, to reach 60 total units for degree. See catalog, schedule, and/or consult with a counselor regarding elective course options.
  • Elective
  • 3 units

Elective for Degree

Advisory Notes
Choose an elective course, if needed, to reach 60 total units for degree. See catalog, schedule, and/or consult with a counselor regarding elective course options.
  • Elective
  • 3 units

Term 4 — Spring

4 courses12.5–15.5 units

HDEV 0010 + 0010L or HDEV 0027

Advisory Notes
HDEV 0010 must be taken with 0010L.
  • Major
  • 3–4.5 units

Area 4 – Social and Behavioral Sciences

  • General Education
  • 3 units

Area 6 – Ethnic Studies

  • General Education
  • 3 units

Elective for Degree

Advisory Notes
Choose an elective course, if needed, to reach 60 total units for degree. See catalog, schedule, and/or consult with a counselor regarding elective course options.
  • Elective
  • 3.5–5 units

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Early Childhood Education — Associate of Arts
Total units: 58.5–61.5

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